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My Projects in Stitch Magazine

I was really excited when I came home from the post office yesterday and saw a box waiting by the front door. My initial reaction is always, "I don't remember ordering anything...did I?" It was my copy of Stitch magazine, their 'Stitch with Style' special issue!You can find this magazine at your favorite fabric shop, or Pink Chalk Fabrics...

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Quilt Market – Heather Ross/Echino

There were a few sample garments at Quilt Market made from Heather Ross's new fabric line for Kokka called 'Nursery Versery'. I don't have a swatch card, but you can see some of the new fabrics here.You probably know that I am a GIGANTIC Echino fan...I almost missed this booth and I don't know why! It was behind Melody Miller's...

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Mountain of the Dragon

I normally don't share mail days, for various reasons. But today, I just felt the need to share (sorry!) and to take a minute to tell you about Mountain of the Dragon on Etsy (*note: this is NOT a sponsored post).I previously was not loyal to any particular online shop. I normally buy if there is a really good sale and/or...

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Echino Oven Mitts

Front of the mittsI finally finished up my oven mitts! You may recall earlier in the year when I made these 'Nest' patchwork mitts as a gift. Since we moved, I've been using a couple dish towels to pull hot things out of the oven, and let me tell you, me + oven + towels = gonna get burned...real soon.Back of...

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Sign-ups: Echino 10-Square Swap Part Deux

This swap is now closed.Today is the official start of sign-ups for the Echino 10-Square Swap! The first round apparently went really well, so we need another, and quick!! Please read through all rules first, then click the link at the bottom to sign up!Rules1. First come, first served. This swap is limited to 28 spots. Internationals welcome!2. Echino...

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Amy Butler Blossom Bag

This was the pattern that I was most looking forward to, from Amy Butler's Style Stitches book (and you can get the pattern for free from Sew Mama Sew!). Honestly, it's the most innovative sewing pattern for a bag that I have ever seen. There are many details that I have not seen in any other patterns, such as the...

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Surprise! Quilt

On Monday, I sent this little beauty of a picnic quilt out as a surprise birthday present for my friend, Kim. Her birthday is this weekend. I can't believe how excited I am; I've been checking the tracking number about 5 times a day since it left me. Just this afternoon I saw that it was out for delivery...

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Giveaway: Echino Bag

I made this Mabel Bag last year from a Jenna Lou Designs sewing pattern (my most-used pattern!). You can find my pattern review here! Anyway, I haven't really used this bag; I'm not sure why, since it's totally cute! It has zippered pockets inside, and an adjustable strap. It has a purple magnetic snap closure. I thought it would...

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I Must Be Crazy – 3 In Progress

Dresden Plate in Echino fabrics laid out for Lily's Quilts quilt along.I don't often post works in progress. I don't know why. But I feel like I need to because I got myself into some serious mess, and I've been stalled out on sewing the past few days of it, so I thought maybe posting about my works-in-progress would...

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Lily’s Quilts Dresden Plate Quilt Along

So I was already planning a couple of quilts to start next, when this lovely blog that I follow, Lily's Quilts, announced the start of a Dresden Plate quilt along. Heck, sign me up!I would so love to buy new fabrics for this quilt, but there's no money left in this month's $25 sewing budget, so I'm going to be...

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Echino Giveaway

I am giving away a wonderful set featuring this cool Echino fabric! But before we get to the prizes, I wanted to promote the ECHINO FABRIC CO-OP that I am hosting! This is a wonderful chance to get some of these fabrics at wholesale prices. Read over the details and place your order in the spreadsheet for a yard...

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